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This course is suitable for all employees who are working within the Waste industry.  The course will help individuals understand the risks and hazards associated with the waste industry to ensure a safe workplace. The result will be that you can develop or maintain a strong safety culture in your workplace by informing all employees to aid in participation.
 

The finer details

One day training course giving you the opportunity to get a comprehensive introduction to health and safety within the waste industry. The course is theory only with some breakaway sessions to get the learners thinking of hazards and involved in the learning process. On completion you will receive a certificate of attendance.
 

Delivery method

Classroom

Course description:

Awareness of Health and Safety in the Waste Industry Download PDF

Who should attend?

Anyone working within the waste industry can benefit from attending this course.

What will be covered?

Laws and Regulations
Risk assessments
Hazards in the waste industry
Near Miss and accident reporting
Safety culture
SSOWs
Permit to works
Manual handling 
Confined spaces
Working at height
PPE
Noise
Dust and Bio aerosols
Syringes
Tetanus
Leptospirosis
Dermatitis
Pedestrians in the workplace
Blind corners
Vehicle tipping
Dangers of fire
Lithium batteries
Spontaneous combustion
Safety with conveyors
Emergency stops
Machine guarding
Magnet warning
Emergency procedures
Clean down procedures
Prestart checks
Lock out procedures
Unblocking equipment
Maintaining a safe working area
PTO safety
Safety with hydraulics
Greasing and refuelling
 

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